ALCPT Form 28

1. Mary found my hat yesterday. Whose hat was it?

2. John would rather have a hamburger than a hot dog.

What would he rather have?

3. Mrs. Green said, “I have to get a cab”. What did she need?

4. Mr. Smith said, “Where can I buy a money order?” The lady said, “At the post office.”
What did Mr. Smith want to get?

5. Paul had trouble in class today. What did he have?

6. Mrs. Brown sits beside me in class. Where does she sit?

7. Before he can do anything else, Harold needs more data.

What does he need?

8. The instructor put a notice on the bulletin board.

What did he place on the bulletin board?

9. The student accomplished her mission. What did she do?

10. The airplane was scheduled to arrive at six p.m., but it was delayed for two hours.

When did the plane arrive?

11. Bob and Bill are getting together for lunch one of these days.

What will they do?

12. Mr. Williams went to the barbershop to get a haircut, then he went to the post office to get some
stamps. Where did Mr. Williams go after getting a haircut?

13. What time should she be ready?

14. What is one way you could describe an organization whose people work together like parts of a machine?

15. If I asked you to introduce me to your partner, what would I want?

16. This engine is very loud. What does it do?

17. Which part of the car must be rotating when the car is moving?

18. The wires were hidden in back of the engine.

Where were the wires hidden?

19. Tom consulted his friend yesterday.

What did Tom do?

20. The teacher told Pete that it was compulsory that he go to the laboratory.

What did he say to Pete?

21. Because it was so hot, she stayed at home.

Why did she stay there?

22. The price of this boat has been reduced.

What has happened?

23. How does he earn his living?

24. Patricia said she got a new filling yesterday.

What did she get?

25. Thomas Edison was a genius!

What does this mean?

26. Bob is departing soon.

27. Virginia said, “Let’s go in. I’m freezing.” Betty said, “I am, too. Let’s go.”

28. The rock crashed through the window.

29. These two wires should not come in contact with each other.

30. Different countries have different customs.

31. Bert got on the wrong bus yesterday. Steve did, too.

32. Allen must have a copy of the orders before he leaves.

33. Louise took the train to New York.

34. You can pick up the suit Friday.

35. He will retain his serial number.

36. I know that the car needs gas, oil and water, but just put in gas.

37. James became irritated with his roommate.

38. Jerry asked me if I had my meals in the dining hall. I told him, “Yes.”

39. You’d better hurry. It’s sprinkling a little now.

40. Susan asked Joe if he had a nice trip. Joe answered by saying, “Yes, it’s a wonderful experience.”

41. Go straight ahead to the bus station.

42. He couldn’t make many friends.

43. Frank was treated at the hospital for two days.

44. Nancy does not recognize her errors.

45. The mail clerk said he was sorry he didn’t have a letter for me.

46. Jean said, “I don’t mind if you open the door.”

47. Most of the projects are worked out in the main laboratory.

48. She visited us at the hospital.

49. If this student makes above ninety on this test, he will be language qualified.

50. Jack must get his weight down before the end of the year.

51. M: I like the furnishings here.
W: Are you also comfortable in this room?
What should the man answer?

52. W: Oh! I had a wonderful time last night.
M: Was it crowded at the party?
What should the woman answer?

53. W: Don’t you like this shirt?
M: Do you have anything cheaper?
What did the man mean?

54. W: I like both these red cars.
M: Well, have you decided on the one you want?
What did the man mean?

55. W: “I think you work too hard, doctor.”
M: “Well, I have two assistants.”
Who are the doctor’s two assistants?

56. M: “I have a terrible pain right here.”
W: “You must see the doctor right now.”
When must the man see the doctor?

57. W: “The smoke bothers me.”
M: “Oh, all right. I will put out my cigarette,”
What will the man do with the cigarette?

58. M: “What does the letter say about the money?”
W: “It says the check is enclosed.”
Where was the check?

59. M: “Do you like to go to the movies?”
W: “I go frequently.”
How often does the woman go to the movies?

60. W: “How do you feel about the test tomorrow?”
M: “I am a bit nervous.”
How does the student feel about the test?

61. Lucy said, “See that car? Mine is similar.”

62. Last night at dinner, I thought about writing to Joe, but then I forgot.

63. Wire conducts electric current.

64. Brian told the clerk, “I want a pack of cigarettes.”

65. Our schedule has changed. We have to go to class early today.

66. After dinner many of the students go to the dayroom and watch television.

67. The instructor said, “Don’t you hear an airplane?”

The student said, “No, I don’t.”

68. The salesman told Major Hill that he would give him a good deal on
the red automobile.

69. What does a man need if he walks a lot in his job?

70. We will provide you with pencils and paper.

71. His progress was consistent.

72. I would like to find out more about the customs in your country.

73. She resigned her position in order to operate a food store.

74. He has a lot of leisure time.

75. The student wasn’t able to catch on to the new method.

76. Bob intended to write to his girlfriend as soon as he found the time.

77. Many people are injured every day on account of carelessness.

78. When the driver became aware of the noise in the engine, she stopped the car.

79. I don’t know___________.

80. I bought the present for___________.

81. The mail clerk didn’t bring ____________packages today.

82. Do you __________go to the city library?

83. What is he studying English__________?

84. “How was your flight to Chicago?”
“The weather was so bad________ many of us got sick.”

85. _______ you forgotten her name already?

86. Mr. White said, “How long did you study last night?”
Mrs. Wagner said, __________ “midnight.”

87. Talk freely. You are_________ friends.

88. I can take a break, but you__________.

89. Miss Sullivan wants__________ her vacation in Florida.

90. He can repair all the_________ boxes.

91. “Weren’t you downtown yesterday evening?”
“No, I __________.”

92. She___________ get to the dance last night.

93. The weather was too cold for___________.

94. The music ____________by Richard Rogers.

95. If Robert needs your help, I __________you right away.

96. The instructor__________ the lesson carefully.

97. I’m getting used____________.

98. The classroom is________ the film room.

99. If I had known that you were so tired, _______ so late.

100. Does everyone____________?